Considering all the rain we have had the course was in great condition thanks to Damian and his team. 25 players competed across 3 divisions with some great scores coming in.
Division 1
Winner - Carol Warner (20) nett 72 - Club Medal
As you will remember the February medal was not decided on the day and today's round acted as the decider between Carol and Maggie McKenzie. Carol was the winner on the day so we were delighted to also present her with the February medal.
Scratch - Julie Skamperle (12) - 88 gross
D & P 12th hole - Carol Warner
Division 2
Winner - Jill Scott (23) nett 73 - Club Medal
Scratch - Jill Scott - 96 gross
D & P 12th hole - Jill Scott
Division 3
Winner - Uschi Eriksson (39) nett 73 - Club Medal
Scratch - Ruth Bailey (34) - 112 gross c/b
D & P 12th hole - Not won
Pro-pin - Carole Byrnes - $37.50
New Conditions of Play for Future Medal Rounds
As you are aware we have been concerned about the declining numbers of competitors in the 6 medal rounds we play during the year. In an attempt to increase player numbers, new Conditions of Play were introduced for the first two rounds this year. Play would be from two tees (Division 2 from 1 tee and Divisions 1 & 3) from the other. Tee allocation to alternate. One of the reasons for this was so that Division 3 players hit off a bit earlier (particularly in the hot weather) and the spread of times of players finishing was reduced. Hopefully more players would come in for lunch and presentations. Unfortunately these changes have not increased player numbers as hoped.
At our Match Committee meeting last Thursday we considered the feedback we have received from many of our members. We are only a small club and want to ensure that the positive feelings amongst our members continue.
From the next round the following changes will be made.
All play will be from the first tee. Medals will still be presented in divisions but players may play with whomever they choose. Just make your online booking as per any normal golf day. Conditions of Play will be updated prior to the next round and will be posted on the web site and on the board in the locker room.
19 players on the day and again some great scores.
Winner - Jenny Grant (26) - 35 points c/b
Runner-up - Sue Flaxman (27) - 35 points
D & P 12th hole - Carol Warner (holed for 2)!!!
Pro-pin - ($40.00) not won so will jackpot
Single Stableford (Saturday 23 March)
A good Saturday field of 13 players.
Winner - Sue Flaxman (27) - 31 points
D & P 15th hole - Julia Skamperle
Anne Geddes as Pennants Team Manager has achieved great results this year.
As you know the team won at Goulburn by defeating the home side 3/2.
The following week the team of Chris Hill, Pam Barker, Anne Geddes, Carole Byrnes and Helen Chadwick went even better. Playing at Queanbeyan the team defeated Royal Military College (RMC) 5/0. What a great result.
On Friday 29 March the team of Chris Hill, Barbara Clayton, Pam Barker, Jane Clifford and Anne Keys travelled to RMC to play Belconnen. Unfortunately we could not maintain the good form and lost 4/1. Chris Hill was our only winner.
Next Friday (5 April) is Bowral's turn to host the Pennants matches.
30 players and 15-20 caddies will be here to play with the first matches at 09:20. Bowral will be playing against Federal. This will be followed by Belconnen vs Queanbeyan and then Goulburn vs RMC.
Chris Hill will the Pennants Team Manager on the day.
Noela McMurray will manage the sign in and distribution of cards to the Team Managers and act as starter. Noela will also be our official referee for the day ably assisted by Carol Humphreys.
Helen Chadwick is our host for the day and will be arranging morning tea at the pro-shop for the visiting players and caddies. Any contributions such as a slice or cake that you can make to the morning tea will be gratefully accepted. Please let Helen know if you can help.
12 players will be travelling to Goulburn to compete in this hotly contested biannual event. The last time we played was in Bowral in the spring and the result was a tie.
The team this year is Chris Hill, Barbara Clayton, Pam Barker, Anne Geddes, Clare Stanham, Sue Flaxman, Jane Clifford, Helen Chadwick, Ruth Bailey, Rosemary Downing, Uschi Eriksson & Sharon Rowe.
Good luck team - I hope we can return the shield to its proper place on the wall in the Members room.
Jane Clifford
Women's Captain